FLVC hosts first Flintshire Voluntary Sector Forum event

Flintshire Local Voluntary Council held its first Voluntary Sector Forum in October 2026, which incorporated its AGM, to increase conversations between voluntary and community organisations and provide information on issues that are important to them. 

To start off the event, participants took part in an engaging and thought-provoking session with Dr Jackie Le Fevre, a renowned specialist in values with extensive experience in values-based approaches, organisational development, and social care research. Her work emphasises the practical application of values to improve wellbeing, performance, and interpersonal relationships.  One attendee said:  “The talk really got me thinking about my values and how to promote my organisation’s values with my team.” 

The forum then provided those attending with a choice of workshops on themes of sustainable funding, evidencing impact and volunteering, before the AGM session, lunch and networking opportunities. 

 Chief Officer Ann Woods thanked everyone for their participation “it was a great opportunity to meet with our members and colleagues to explore some key challenges facing the voluntary and community sector, and to look at opportunities for us to develop collaboratively.”   

Participants provided overwhelmingly positive feedback on this new event and as a result, FLVC is now planning for it to become a regular fixture in Flintshire voluntary groups’ calendars.  “The ‘landscape’ for the voluntary sector is constantly changing, so regular events help us keep up with essential information.”